Kandooma is Open in 2021!

We are so very excited as the surf season begins in the Maldives and Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives is ready to welcome you in 2021. Our surf operations managers, Steve and Courtney will be back on the island for the season kick-off on 1 April and are super excited to welcome guests back to paradise. 🏝

Steve says “ 2020 was a year like no other. I wouldn’t dare complain because it was life-changing and also very humbling – but it hasn’t been without its challenges. So we are beyond excited to come back this year and welcome guests back and share this amazing place again for the entire 2021surf season.” 🙏

Last year the team were forced to endure, perfect Kandooma Right by themselves, without anybody to share it with. 😉 They did miss the banter and the pure stoke of guests getting the waves of their lives. So if you can get to the Maldives in 2021, then you MUST! With so many Airlines now back servicing the Maldives right now you can fly from anywhere in the world and our picks are Singapore, Emirates, British Airlines, Qatar, Etihad & Sri Lankan Airlines. ✈. For up to date information on travelling to the Maldives, check the Maldivian Tourism Website

Steve slotted

Steve racing a dreamy Kandooma Covid wall

Check out what poor Steve has had to endue over COVID lock downs 😎

Now the world is a very different place from when the Pandemic started and it is essential you know what it takes to stay clean and stay safe when Travelling to the Maldives. IHG General Manager, Joseph Della Gatta has been instrumental in navigating the resort through this tremendously challenging period and implementing IHG Clean Promise for the safety of his guests.

Joseph says “To get Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives back open on 1st of September 2020, we had spent months ensuring that the resort looked amazing for when we welcomed our guests back to one of Maldives’ most family-friendly surf destinations. We have been open now for nearly 6 months and all our team members have received comprehensive training and are proficient in our COVID-19 safe protocols and are following the IHG Way of Clean and the Health Protection Agency (Maldives) mandates to ensure the well-being of all our guests and colleagues.” 🙏

For all the information you need to know, check the IHG Clean Promise.

Kandooma Covid perfection. Photo Steve

A heron cruising over the shallows around the Overwater Villas, great shot Steve!

Other good news. The team are all in place to offer all the extra activities, like Yoga, Foiling & Stand up Paddle. Need a board? We have your board hire needs covered with AWAYCO 🏄‍♂️

The Surf Transfers to nearby breaks such as Foxys, Quarters and Riptides are using the roomy and fast resort Dhonis, so you can still score twice daily missions to uncrowded waves – with plenty of room on board to maintain distancing. Check out the SOUTH MALE SURF MAP HERE

There has never been a better time to experience the Maldives than now as the line up has never been emptier and prices have never been better with up to 40% OFF for the May to October 2021 season. Check out surf packages! 📣